Top 10: Things I Love About Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Since we were stuck at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for 15 hours, I got to know the airport fairly well.  And I must admit, the services and amenities at the airport really helped to make such a lengthy delay tolerable.  Here are the top 10 things I love about the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Phoenix Art Museum displays

1. Plenty of dining options - I loved that there were a variety of dining options to tide us over during the lengthy delay.
2. Phoenix Art Museum - perusing the numerous displays throughout the airport helped pass some of the time.
3. PHX Sky Train - the Sky Train made it easy to go between terminals (and the kids thought it was a fun ride!).
4. Variety of shopping - from books to toys, and snacks to clothing, there was a nice variety of stores from which we bought lots of souvenirs and snacks.
5. Play areas for kids - great to help kids busy during long waits.
6. Free Wi-Fi
7. Customer Service - they are known as America's Friendliest Airport for a reason - the staff (which consisted of employees called Navigators) was helpful whenever we had questions or needed directions 
8. Charging stations - lots of charging stations throughout the airport, which was helpful during our delay.
9. Spacious with plenty of seating - whether we were waiting at the gates, dining, or just resting, there were plenty of seats throughout the airport where we could stretch out and watch a movie on our smartphone, or the kids could nap. 
10. FiTPHX Trail - I did not have the right kind of shoes to walk this trail, but I love the fact this trail is available, offering a great way to get some exercise during a delay, with lots of scenic views!

Kids play area

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Eats

Since we were stuck at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for 15 hours because our flight was delayed, we ended up eating at a lot of different restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Here is everything we ate during our time at the airport:

Breakfast:

Banana Bread from Kokopeli Deli

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Croissant Sandwich from Kokopeli Deli

Breakfast Burrito from Kokopeli Deli

Blueberry Muffin from Kokopeli Deli

Lunch:

Kids Chicken Strips from Smashburger

Fries from Smashburger

Classic Smash from Smashburger

Lo-Lo's from Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles

Penne Pasta with Butter from Wildflower Bread Company

Chocolate Chip Cookie from Wildflower Bread Company

Dinner:

Turkey Club Sandwich with Fries from Bowtie Bar & Grill

Fiesta Nachos from Bowtie Bar & Grill

Pepperoni Pizza from Sbarros

Carrote Cake from Sbarros

Chocolate Cake from Sbarros

Since we still had leftover food vouchers from the airline due to the delay, we decided to just buy a bunch of snacks to take home.

Assorted Snacks from Starbucks

Assorted Cookies from Paradise Bakery Cafe

My favorite of all the meals was the chicken & waffles from Lo-Lo's. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and it was such a huge serving.

I was very pleased with the dining options at Sky Harbor.  We weren't stuck eating at the same restaurant during our 15-hour delay, and instead our family was able to try a wide variety of foods from different restaurants. 



Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 East Sky Harbor Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 273-3300

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Visit British Columbia: Top 10 Things I Love About Vancouver International Airport

Play space

Vancouver International Airport is one of the best airports I've been to.  Here are the top 10 things I love about the YVR airport:

1. Kid-friendly: Play spaces and play stations are a great way to keep kids busy while waiting for a flight.
2. On-site car rental facilities: Most of the major car rental companies are just steps away from the terminal - right across the street!  No need to lug all your baggage onto a shuttle to get to a rental car facility. 
3. Pre-clearance: YVR is a pre-clearance airport for most airlines flying to the US, which means no need to stand in long lines for clearance in the US (especially useful for travelers who need to make connecting flights).
4. Free charging stations:  It's great that YVR had many charging stations throughout the terminal, ensuring our smartphones were always fully-charged.
5. Lots of great dining options: I've been to some airports with little (or no) dining options, and YVR had several great restaurants.
6. YVR Carry On Food: If you prefer to purchase something from a restaurant to eat on a plane, take advantage of YVR Carry On Food, where your meal is specially packed to take onboard. 
7. Free Wi-Fi:  Who doesn't love free Wi-Fi?
8. Art:  So much beautiful art on display at YVR!
9. Plentiful shopping:  YVR has your typical stores selling snacks, magazines, and drinks, but they also have stores specializing in kitchenware, kids toys, and more! 
10. Services: Do you need a massage?  How about a shoe shine?  YVR offers these and other services right at the terminal!

Free Wi-Fi!

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